Homerun

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It's been three days since I spent the night at Dansby's and thankfully nothing is different, if anything we're a lot closer. Megan and Ender really hit it off which I'm super thankful for. She's had it rough since her last boyfriend and I still don't think she's completely over him.

"Tae what channel is the game again?" Megan calls from the living room. Tonight was the last game of the homestand for the boys but I couldn't make the game because of work and Megan was leaving our place at 8 to head over to her dads for his birthday weekend.

"884!" I yell back as I pick Munson up off the ground and head towards the couch. "Ready to watch some baseball? Are you ready to watch some baseball?" Megan stares at me as I talk to my dog in a baby voice.

"You are so weird." She shakes her head.

I gasp and hit her in the shoulder with one of our throw pillows. "I am not!"

"You kind of are m. But it's ok 'cause your still my best friend." She grins.

"Well I would hope so." I scoff as the game begins on the tv.

The game was going good and the guys were up 4-1 in the bottom of the 8 and Dansby was up. He's had a decent game so far, he's 1-3 with a double. The count was three and one and I could tell before it even happened that the pitch was head directly at him.

"Oh my god." I gasp as Dansby hits the ground after being drilled in the ribs. I was all alone watching the game seeing as Megan had to leave after the 3rd.

Dansby laid on the ground for a moment trying to catch his breath as the trainers come out to check on him. They bend down and help him up before leading him back to the club house. I was extremely worried about him because he never just lays there when he gets hit.

Me:
Please tell me you're ok!

I lean back on the couch and wait for his response as the game comes to a close and the Braves win. They guys have tomorrow off but it's a travel day for them as they head up to New York to face the Mets.

I nearly jump when my phone rings next to me pulling me from the post game show. "Hello?" I answer.

"Hey." Dansby voices croaks.

"Hey! Oh my gosh are you ok?" I ask leaning forward.

"Kinda?" He says more as a question. "I've got a bone bruise and they're trying to put me on the DL but I keep telling them I'm fine."

I sigh and run my hand through my hair. "Dans if you're not ok then you need to let them know."

"I'm fine Taegan." He assures me as we fall silent. "Look I really want to see you before I leave for the 8 day road trip."

"Why don't you come over here? Megan's at her dads for his birthday so it's just me and Munson." I brush Munson fur as a speak.

"That sounds good. I'll get showered here then head that way." He agrees.

"Great. Do you want anything when you get here?" I ask standing up from my couch.

"An ice pack would be great." He laughs.

I laugh shaking my head. "Alright I'll have one ready for you then."